WASHINGTON – Pakistan’s Advisor on Foreign Affairs Sartaz Aziz on Wednesday stated that the Indian lobby in the US was working against Pakistan. He stated that Indian state elements were involved in causing instability in Balochistan, the evidence of which has been provided to the United Nations (UN). The Foreign Affairs Advisor stated that Pakistan will be forced to increase its nuclear weaponry should India decide on increasing its own.
Talking to the media, Aziz stated that the Haqqani network has been weakened in North Waziristan. He added that the influence of the outfit had grown in Afghanistan however.
The Advisor on Foreign Affairs also met with US National Security Advisor Susan Elizabeth Rice in Washington. During the discussion, Aziz stated that the country had gained significant successes in the Karachi operation.
The US National Security Advisor acknowledged the sacrifices and the successes of the Pak army in the fight against terrorism.
In an address to the US think tank’s Council on Foreign Relations, the Foreign Affairs advisor stated that Pakistan is awaiting the initiation of discussions by India. Aziz added that US should consider balance when adopting a defence policy for India and Pakistan.
In a talk with the US think tank Defence Writer Group, Aziz stated that the Army Public School’s (APS) terrorist attack incident had united the Pakistani nation. He stated that acts of terrorism had reduced considerably.
The Foreign Affairs Advisor added that non-registered Madarassas (religious schools) were also being shut down throughout the country and investors were not returning to Pakistan.
Aziz also stated that the work was underway on Gwadar port and in the energy sector with cooperation of China.